Monday, July 22, 2019

Quick notes: Afghan loss | Han love jihad...

  • Afghan proxy war - India is the big loser: The Four-Party format crystallises Pakistan's crucial role as a factor of Afghan security and stability.  This works in China's favor and, paradoxically, makes Pak an indispensable partner for the US (and Russia) as well. A revival of Pak's moribund strategic ties with the US is already under way. China's shadows lengthen over the Hindu Kush and Afghanistan transforms as a hub of the Belt and Road Initiative.


  • Han Love Jihad: China promoting marriages among Han and Tibetans


  • Comparing Indian and Chinese startups: Nine of India’s top 10 unicorns by value are in the online-consumer space. In China, three of the top 10 are online consumer companies, two are bricks-and-mortar businesses, and the rest are a mix of hardware and B2B.


  • pSecular utopia: 50% nominated posts in Andhra Pradesh for SCs, STs, BCs, minorities


  • Humble origins of a space power: Dr APJ Abdul kalam along with R. Aravamudan assembling an Indian Rocket at Thumba.
    https://twitter.com/still_amystery/status/1152923374957449226


  • Novak Djokovic: Meditation, Yoga and Veganism helped shape my success


  • Libra digital currency: “Look at Facebook’s record. We would be crazy to give them a chance to experiment with people’s bank accounts.”


  • Anand Malligevad: Bengaluru’s Techie rejuvenates four lakes in the city


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